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PS-27
Operato
Manua
Sweeper
READ THIS BOOK
This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this
bookpriortooperatingorattemptinganyserviceormaintenanceproceduretoyourALTOmachinecould
result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as
well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If your operator(s) cannot
read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes
de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.
For new books write to: ALTO U.S. Inc., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
Form No. 78321B
12/98
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY
Printed in the U.S.A.
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNING
ADVERTENCIA
DANGERmeans:
Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the DAN-
GER statements found on your machine or in your Owner's Manual are ignored
or are not adhered to. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in
your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNINGmeans:
Injury can occur to you and to other personnel if the WARNING statements
found on your machine or in your Owner's Manual are ignored or are not
adhered to. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in your
Owner's Manual and on your machine.
CAUTIONmeans:
Damage can occur to the machine or to other property if the CAUTION state-
ments found on your machine or in your Owner's Manual are ignored or are not
adhered to. Read and observe all CAUTION statements found in your Owner's
Manual and on your machine.
DANGER:
Failure to read the Operator's Manual prior to using this machine could result in injury to
you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If you or your
operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to
operate this machine
DANGER:
Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or
property damage. Do not operate this machine until it is completely assembled.
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
This machine is not usable for liquids or hazardous materials. To avoid injury to persons or
damage to the machine, do not use this machine with liquids or hazardous materials.
To avoid injury to personnel or damage to machine, do not leave this machine on a ramp or
dock.
Failure to read and observe all safety statements found on your machine or in this
Operator's Manual can result in serious injury or damage. Read and observe all safety
statements. Make sure that all labels, decals, warnings, cautions, and instructions are
fastened to the machine. Get new labels from your authorized Clarke distributor.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
When the machine is delivered, carefully inspect the shipping carton and the machine for
damage. If damage is evident, save the shipping carton so that it can be inspected by the
trucking company that delivered it. Contact the trucking company immediately to file a
damage claim. Make sure all loose parts and literature are removed before the shipping
carton is discarded.
Maintenanceandrepairsperformedbyunauthorizedpersonnelcouldresultindamageor
injury. Maintenance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel will void your war-
ranty. Servicing of this unit must always be referred to an authorized Clarke distributor.
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Introduction and Machine Specifications
The PS-27 is many times faster than conventional cleaning with a push broom. The side broom allows for cleaning along
curbs or walls and in corners. There is no engine or motor, no noise, and no odor. The push sweeper requires no mainte-
nance. The hopper can be emptied easily and rapidly.
The PS-27 can be used anywhere, anytime....indoors or outdoors for concrete, tile and commercial carpets.
MachineSpecifications:
SweepingWidth
Main Broom
Side Broom
HopperCapacity
Wheels
27" with side broom
10" x 19" - adjustable height
13" - polypropylene bristles - adjustable height
10 Gallons (1.5 Bushels)
12" semi-pneumatic, non-slip tires
3" rubber, heavy-duty ball bearing
Casters
Dimensions
Height 36" (floor/top of handle)
Width 303/8" (wheel/outside of side broom)
Length53"(handle/sidebroom)
41"(excludinghandle)
Output
22,000 sq. ft./hr.
71 lbs.
UnitWeight
Shipping Dimensions
Shipping Weight
357/8" x 283/8" x 73/4"
82.5 lbs.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE PS-27
1. Remove the four (4) handle mounting screws from the handle brackets on the machine.
2. Slidethehandleovertheanglebrackets. Lineuptheholesinthehandlewiththeholesinthehandlebracketsandreinstall
the four (4) screws.
3. Pull the handle on top of the hopper upward and lift the hopper off of the machine.
4. Lower the side broom into the side broom bracket so that the holes in the bracket are lined up with the hole in the arm.
5. Slide the pin (from the hardware package) through the holes in the bracket and into the arm. Position the pin so that
it is centered on the bracket.
6. Install the black Phillips head screw on the side broom. Tighten the screw to hold the pin in place.
7. Lift the right, rear wheel off of the ground and put the belt around the pulley on the inside of the wheel. Pivot the side
broom arm all the way up.
8. Pull the belt towards the front of the machine and twist the belt ¼ turn counter-clockwise (the part of the belt from the
top of the rear wheel should move away from the machine.)
9. Lift the belt so that it is outside of the side broom arm and install it around the side broom pulley.
10. Route the belt between the two (2) white plastic pulleys.
11. Install the side broom on the side broom arm using the three (3) screws and the three (3) lockwashers.
12. Lower the side broom arm and position the belt so that it runs through the side broom arm.
13. Screw the side broom adjustment knob into the side broom arm. Adjust the knob so that about 1/3 of the side broom
bristles are touching the floor.
14. Loosenthetwo(2)screwsthatholdthesidebroombracketagainstthechassis. Makesurethattheheightadjustment
screw is between the edges of the stop bracket on the frame.
15. Pull the side broom forward as far as the belt will allow, and tighten the screws.
HOW TO OPERATE THE PS-27 SWEEPER
1. Adjust the height of the main sweeping broom so that the bristles just touch the floor. NOTE: Sweeping performance
will be poor and the machine will be hard to push if the main broom is set too low.
2. Lowerthesidebroomwhensweepingalongcurbsorwalls. NOTE:Adjustthesidebroomheightsothat1/3ofthebristles
are touching the floor.
3. Push the machine forward to enable the main broom to kick dirt and debris into the dirt hopper. NOTE: The machine
will not sweep when it is pulled backward.
4. Lift the hopper off of the machine and empty it after each use, or whenever debris is left behind the machine.
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MAINTENANCE
Monthly:
1. Tip the machine on its side and remove any string that is wrapped around the main sweeping broom.
2. Lubricate the front caster wheel with light machine oil.
3. Inspect the rubber skirt on the hopper. Replace the skirt if it is torn.
Every Six Months:
1. Inspect the rubber skirts on each side and behind the sweeping broom. Replace the skirt if it is torn.
2. Tipthemachineonitssideandinspectthemainbroomforwear. Replacethebroomwhenthebristlesareworntoalength
of 1½ inch (38MM).
Renewal of the Broom Assemblies:
1. Thebroomrollerconsistsofabroomshaftwiththreebroomsupports,onelockwasherwithahollowscrewandten(10)broom
assemblies as follows:
(5) broom assemblies with bristles of 0.006 in. (0.15MM).
(5) broom assemblies with bristles of 0.01 in. (0.25MM).
Broom Assembly Replacement:
1. Unscrew the cap screw (Allen Key, 0.2 in. - 5MM).
2. Turn the lock washer slightly until the notch at the end of the broom assemblies are placed next to each other.
3. Pull the broom assembly to the left to unlock it from the broom supports on the broom shaft.
4. Turn the lock washer and remove the broom assembly.
5. Insertthenewbroomassembliesontotheshaftsothatthe0.006in.(0.15MM)and0.01in(0.25MM)bristlesarealternated.
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PS-27
Sweeper
Section II
Parts and Service Manual
(78321B)
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY
Model PS-27 Sweeper
Assembly Drawing - 12/98
14
13
15
1
2
19
12
14
18
6
3
4
7
9
8
5
17
16
15
14
51
52
50
10
11
11
23
30
24
29
10
25
20
22
21
50
49
36
31
45
10
29
28
48
26
42
41
40
68
44
47
53
46
27
18
43
18
38
39
28
54
55
67
48
31
56
54
60
59
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5
32
61
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65
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64
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY
Model PS-27 Sweeper
Parts List - 12/98
Ref. Part No.
Description
Qty.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
54867A
77371A
56430A
57359A
964046
57237A
51608A
50504A
50911A
59854A
964007
50130A
55522A
964053
54718A
58804A
50419A
964005
962241
54911A
56431A
53968A
50505A
54230A
962337
52115A
50420A
56432A
92400A
980646
902550
57839A
980648
57000A
Hopper Assembly
Decal
Skirt Hopper
Retainer, Skirt
Screw, M4 x 0.7 x 10
Pulley Assembly
Bumper, Side Broom
Broom, Side
1
1
1
1
30
1
1
1
1
13
15
1
1
16
2
1
1
5
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
7
6
3
1
1
1
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
67
68
51820A
980679
54412A
980442
964004
56433A
964012
56434A
56435A
58315A
50421A
56436A
57360A
980630
57840A
980644
59927A
57841A
55523A
980615
50422A
920334
58805A
50506A
50423A
56438A
57361A
56437A
56437A
964047
980257
924002
924004
Clutch
Washer 2.0 x 17.6 x 32
Gear, Nylon
M5 Spring Washer
Screw 5 x 16
Brush Support
M6 Socket Cap Screw
Brush Rails 0.15 MM
Brush Rails 0.25 MM
Shaft
1
3
1
4
4
1
1
5
5
1
1
2
2
3
1
4
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
12
12
"V" Belt
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
M6 Spring Washer
Screw M6 x 16
Arm, Weldment
Knob, Side Broom
Screw, M6 x 12
Idler Assembly
Stud Adjustment
Pin, Arm
Panel,Right
Skirt, Side
Retainer, Skirt
Washer, 2.0 x 21, 1 x 40.1
Ring S-17
Washer, 2.0 x 16.4 x 32
Tire 12"
Screw, M5 x 0.8 x 10
Socket Set, 10-24 x ½
Handle
Ring S-16
Knob, Main Broom
Washer, 1.2 x 10.5 x 25.4
Pivot Assembly
Nut, ½ PT.
Stud, Adjustment
Bracket
Angle Handle
FrameWeldment
Bracket, Side Broom
Guide, Hopper
Sockt Set, ¼-20 x ½
Caster 3" Assembly
Panel, Left
Panel, Cover
Skirt, Hopper Upper
Skirt, Retainer Upper
Skirt, Retainer Lower
Skirt, Lower
Screw, M4 x 0.7
Washer, Hopper
Nut, M4
Shroud
Nut, M6 x 1.0
Flat Washer M6
Bearing, 620322 ZZ
Ring S-12
Washer, 1.5 x 13.1 x 23
Pinion
Nut, M5
2
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NOTES
ALTO® PRODUCT SUPPORT BRANCHES
U. S. A. Locations
European Locations
HEAD OFFICE
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
ALTO U.S.Inc., St. Louis, Missouri
16253 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 200
Chesterfield, Missouri 63017-1725
ALTO Danmark A/S, Aalborg
Blytaekkervej 2
DK-9000 Aalborg
+45 72 18 21 00
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
ALTO Danmark A/S, Hadsund
Industrikvarteret
ALTO U.S.Inc., Springdale, Arkansas
2100 Highway 265
DK-9560 Hadsund
+45 72 18 21 00
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
(501) 750-1000
Customer Service - 1-800-253-0367
Technical Service - 1-800-356-7274
SALES SUBSIDIARIES
ALTO Canada Ltd., Rexdale Ontario
24 Constellation Ct.
ALTO U.S.Inc., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
1100 Haskins
(416) 675-5830
ALTO U.S.Inc., Clearwater, Florida 33765
1500 N. Belcher Road
ALTO Overseas Inc., Sydney (Australia)
1B/8 Resolution Drive
Caringbah NSW 2229
+61 2 9524 6122
SERVICE FACILITIES
ALTO Cleaning Systems Asia Pte Ltd., Singapore
No.17 Link Road
ALTO U.S. Inc., Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072
150 Commerce Road
Singapore 619034
(201) 460-4774
+65 268 1006
ALTO U.S. Inc., Elk Grove, Illinois 60007
2280 Elmhurst Road
ALTO Deutschland GmbH, Frondenberg (Germany)
Ardeyer Str. 15
(847) 956-7900
D-58730 Frondenberg
+49 2373 754 200
ALTO U.S.Inc., Denver, Colorado 80204
1955 West 13th Ave.
ALTO Cleaning Systems (UK) Ltd., Penrith
Gilwilly Industrial Estate
Penrith
(303) 623-4367
ALTO U.S. Inc., Houston,Texas 77040
7215 North Gessner Road
Cumbria CA11 9BN
+44 1768 868 995
ALTO France S.A.Strasbourg
B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald
F-67036 Strasbourg
Cedex 2
SALES AND SERVICE FACILITIES
ALTO U.S.Inc., Madison Heights, Michigan 48071-0158
+33 3 8828 8400
29815 John R.
(810) 544-6300
ALTO Nederland B.V.Vianen
Stuartweg 4C
ALTO U.S.Inc., Marietta, Georgia 30062
1355 West Oak Common Lane
(770) 973-5225
NL-4131 NJ Vianen
+31 347 324000
ALTO Sverige AB, Molndal (Sweden)
Aminogatan 18
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY
A.L. COOK TECHNOLOGY
Customer Service Headquarters and Factory
2100 Highway 265
Box 4029
S-431 04 Molndal
+46 31 706 73 00
ALTO Norge A/S, Oslo (Norway)
Bjornerudveien 24
N-1266
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
(501) 750-1000
+47 2275 1770
Technical Service
1-800-356-7274
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY
This Clarke Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance
with Clarke's Maintenance and Operations instructions.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser for use of the product. It does not cover normal wear parts such
as electrical cable, rubber parts, hoses and motor brushes.
If a difficulty develops with the product, you should:
a) Contact the nearest authorized Clarke repair location or contact the ALTO U.S. Service Operations Department, 2100
Highway 265, Springdale Arkansas 72764, for the nearest authorized Clarke repair location. Only these locations are
authorized to make repairs to the product under this warranty.
b) Return the product to the nearest Clarke repair location. Transportation charges to and from the repair location must be
prepaid by the purchaser.
c) Clarke will repair the product and/or replace any defective parts without charge within a reasonable time after receipt of
the product.
Clarke's liability under this warranty is limited to repair of the product and/or replacement of parts and is given to
purchaser in lieu of all other remedies, including INCIDENTALAND CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.
THEREARENOEXPRESSWARRANTIESOTHERTHANTHOSESPECIFIEDHEREIN. THEREARENOWARRANTIESWHICH
EXTEND BEYONDTHE DESCRIPTION OFTHE FACE HEREOF. NO WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUTNOTLIMITED TO WAR-
RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE IMPLIED. A warranty registration card is provided with your Clarke product.
Return the card to assist Clarke in providing the performance you expect from your new floor machine.
ALTO U.S. Inc., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its machine without notice.
Always use genuine Clarke Parts for repair.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY
2100 Highway 265
Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
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